Little Italy Restaurant

Food was terrible

Great classic Italian

Very good.

Great menu, each of us ordered different items and all were great tasting with large potions. The inside was a beautiful dining room with an elegant atmosphere. We chose to sit on the outside patio in front of the restaurant with our dogs. We almost didn’t go because the patio faced the parking lot and we thought it would be noisy & unattractive. We are so glad we took a chance. Once seated we had many large potted bushes that surrounded us, and the local songbirds were lovely. Our server was very friendly and attentive.

Our food was awful, when we spoke to the manager, he didn't acknowledge it, offered a free dessert, and didn't take any off our bills.. we only took a few bites, I had the linguine shrimp it was awful!

We were a party of 3 this evening, yet the 18% gratuity for a party of 6 or more was added, without consultation.
Normally, I tip more generously than that, and the waiter was perfectly competent, but the smart-alecky 18% move was not welcome.
Would recommend the management take a trip to Italy to learn what real Italian food is like. It was OK, but about as Italian as marmalade sandwiches.
Wish I'd gone to IHOP instead because this place was a bit of a cript

3 stars is the average for us. 1 star for our server, 4 stars for the food, 5 stars for the accommodation the manager did for us.

Food is always amazing. Unfortunately they dont know how to work under pressure. Our food took an HOUR to come to the table. The waiter was i. A hurry and very dismissive. Do NOT ask for the calamari, they were dry and very chewy

This restaurant was a huge disappointment tonight. My wife and I decided to come here for a nice dinner on our 25th anniversary weekend. We had been to the restaurant a couple of years ago and found it had a nice atmosphere and we enjoyed the food.

Tonight we braved a thunderstorm and flooded parking lot to get in. The restaurant was mostly empty with maybe 2 or three tables with about 12 patrons that we saw. We asked for a quiet table and the hostess sat us in a corner booth visible and open to the main dining room. That was the sum total of the service we received. We waited for 15 minutes seated. No one checked on us. No one brought us water. No one said I’ll be right with you. Another party of six was seated about five minutes after us and the server in that section attended to them and still nothing.

We got up and walked out the door. Couldn’t even tell the hostess why we were leaving because, what a surprise, they weren’t there.

Can’t comment on the food because we never got a chance to get that far.

I would avoid this place if you desire service at all. Some of the other reviews I saw also mentioned this. Maybe if you have a couple of hours to kill on a basic service take your chances, but there are too many good places in the area to waste your time here.

Best Italian restaurant in Orlando

Delicious and authentic. The garlic knots were the best.

Avoid at All Costs — Unsafe Food, No Accountability, and Dishonest Staff

This was one of the worst restaurant experiences I’ve ever had.

I called Little Italy in Celebration, FL several times to place a takeout order—no one ever answered. After getting nowhere, I decided to drive 20 minutes to the restaurant in person.

When I arrived, I asked the young hostess if a manager was available. She said, “We don’t have a manager—just an owner, and they’re not here.” I asked again if anyone was in charge. She said, “Nope.”

Despite the red flags, I placed a takeout order—around $100 total. While I waited, I asked the bartender who was in charge. His answer? “Nobody.” I told him I had tried calling several times with no luck. A few minutes later, he came back and said the phone was fixed. I tested it right there—still no answer. Lie after lie.

When I got the food, the salad was fine. The shrimp appetizer was overcooked. The main dish was mediocre, but the linguini with clams was a serious concern. It smelled off, and the clams were dark grayish-green—clearly unsafe to eat.

I tried calling again to report the issue—still no answer. So I drove another 20 minutes back to the restaurant with the food practically untouched. I asked the hostess who I could speak to about the spoiled food. Again: “No one is in charge.” I asked for the owner’s number. She gave me a name and phone number.

I called the number, and the man who answered claimed I had the wrong person. I insisted the hostess call the owner directly. Eventually, I was able to speak with her and explained the situation. I asked for a full refund. She refused, offering only to refund the bad dish. I explained I had now driven back and forth twice, and the rest of the food was cold and uneaten. I told her I would contact the health department if she couldn’t resolve this, and asked for her license number.

Suddenly, the same man who earlier claimed I had the wrong number jumped on the phone. So yes—he lied to avoid the call.

The owner then accused me of “making threats” and refused to refund anything.

This place is a disaster. No leadership. No honesty. No concern for food safety and NO REFUND.

Do yourself a favor and avoid Little Italy in Celebration.

There were a few parties in the restaurant. We just watched one party leave as we came in. We waited at the entrance for almost 10 minutes, and not a single person came to greet or seat us. If they can't be bothered to acknowledge patrons, then I can't recommend such a place.

Very nice place, seating is comfortable, our waiter was amazing

Hello from a real foodie! I’m giving these guys 5 stars not because it’s a 5 Star Italian restaurant. Those aren’t in Orlando down the street from Orlando. I’m giving 5 stars because I love Italian food and this place completed me. For starters, my glass of wine pour was 3/4 of the glass. You have to respect that! Second, the garlic bread was so good they ruined everyone’s garlic bread going forward. The lemon and wine muscles were delicious. Lastly, the veal masala was perfect and nothing to complain about. I’m grateful for the meal.